The journey through the DSM continues with a stop in Feeding and Eating Disorders. Heather and Gabriel tackle the diagnostic criteria and differential diagnoses of PIca, Rumination Disorder, Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge - Eating Disorder.

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Heather and Gabriel discuss Gabriel's second experience (attempt) at taking his LPC Exam. Gabriel shares how this attempt was different from his first and the few ways it was similar. And you'll just have to listen in to see if there will be a 3rd attempt!
If you'd like to hear about Gabriel's first attempt head of to episode 130!

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Graphic Novels offer an excellent way to join with your young clients, as well as with many adults clients, too. They can also be useful in interventions in therapy. In this episode, Heather and Gabriel explore the use of “Earth One - Superman Vol I” in bibliotherapy. From identity formation to strength building with ADHDers, foster/care adoption needs, and owning your talents, this graphic novel offers ample opportunities for use in therapy.

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Hello to our new and returning listeners! Heather and Gabriel are back with another episode from the DSM. In this episode, they cover all things related to the diagnosis of Reactive Attachment Disorder, Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Acute Stress Disorder, and the Adjustment Disorders.

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Have no fear, Heather is back! Together, she and Gabriel continue the journey through the DSM-5 with an exploration of the Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders section. This episode includes a discussion of the diagnostic criteria, differential diagnosis, prevalence, features, and treatment options of the following disorders: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Hoarding Disorder, Trichotillomania, and Excoriation.

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Heather is out for this episode so it's just Gabriel continuing our series on the DSM-V . Gabriel is discussing anxiety disorders and treatment today so listen up!
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Heather and Gabriel continue the journey through the DSM 5. In this episode, they explore the Depressive Disorders, which include: Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Persistent Depressive Disorder, and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder.

It's bibliotherapy time again! In this episode, Heather and Gabriel explore the use of the books: Maybe Days by Jennifer Wilgocki and Marcia Kahn Wright and The Whole Me by Ellen K Baron.

Maybe Day's: https://amzn.to/2uqejUm
The Whole Me: https://adoptionsupport.org/store/the-whole-me/

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Welcome back to the DSM! Heather and Gabriel are joined by Andrea Foutz, Ed.S. Andrea returns to the podcast to guide us through the ins and outs of Intellectual Disabilities, Communication Disorders, and Specific Learning Disorders.

For more information on Andrea visit www.tests4kids.com.

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Heather and Gabriel are making a quick departure from their series on the DSM-V and explore a training Heather attended on the use of an Internal Family Systems as a modality for the treatment of trauma. They explore an overview of the basic tenets, assumptions, and goals of IFS.

For more information and training in Internal Family Systems visit www.selfleadership.org.

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